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Guildford Monopoly

It is travel and traffic suggestions – many witty, some tongue in cheek – which have dominated the public’s input, the board’s makers have said.

They have revealed some of the funnier suggestions, including instead of the famous "Chance" card which commands players to ‘Go Back Three Spaces’ players should instead be told: ‘You take the wrong exit off the one-way system. Go back THIRTY spaces!”

One person posted on social media: "A racing car as a mover? Should be kids’ pedal bike instead, you’d get round Guildford much faster!"

Another Guildfordonian said instead of being sent to jail players should be "Sent to A3 at rush-hour."

Guildford Castle Grounds, Castle Street, Guildford - Guildford has won a competition to have its own version of Monopoly made. Photo's at the launch event. Brownie's, council representatives, Monopoly reps, and Experience Guildford town rangers outside the Keep. GL

“We would like to thank each and every person for these great votes. Please do keep them coming, before polls close at the end of this month.

“The board is a blank canvas at the moment but by October it will be on shop shelves, both in Guildford stores and widely online.”

Mr Lamont promised the board will “immortalise Guildford and embrace all the wonderful public input.”

Mr Lamont has also announced that two lucky Guildford-based charities will be given the opportunity to feature on the town’s new board.

He said: “As a ‘thank you’ to the town, games’ bosses have rolled their dice, which have landed on a double, and are now offering two Guildford charities the opportunity of ‘Passing GO'. Earlier this month they announced that just the one square had been allocated for a charity.

“Now two Guildford-based charities will appear on their very own squares.”

The charity must be currently registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales and be clearly Guildford connected and / or related.